Should I Stay or Go?

I am having a hard time deciding whether or not to continue this relationship. We have been together for about a year now. I recently found out that he has been lying to me for the past year about attending college and several other events that "happened' in his life. As a result, I now am very skeptical about anything that he tells me. The event that really sent me over the edge was him getting arrested for driving on a suspended license, which he claims that he had no knowledge of. In addition, his car registration was expired and his car was without insurance. I am concerned about his ability to prioritize financially, as he has spent a great amount of money on alcohol, cigarettes, social outtings, electronics, etc. in the past several months. Thanks in advance for the advice!

Pro: 

-Great sense of humor and can always make me laugh
-We get along great, matching personalities
-Goes out of his way to make me comfortable and/or happy
-Deeply in love with each other
-Greatly enjoy each other's company
-Very handsome and well spoken

Con: 

-Smoker
-Unemployed after recent move, but looking
-Recently arrested for driving on a suspended license
-Financially unstable
-No credit or savings
-Recently told me that he lied about attending college and several other "facts" about his life
-Now having difficulty trusting anything that he tells me
-Now unable to go out (to dinner or any other social events) because of his lack of discretionary income
-Seems very irresponsible when it comes to prioritizing financially
-Always asks me to split everything with him
-Still has pictures of his ex-girlfriend
-Relies on his mother to bail him out financially of every situation
-Has lots of potential, but always seems to get himself into the strangest situations

Con arguments

He sounds immature

He sounds immature. Do you want to try and change him? Financial responsibility can be taught. As for the lies, it depends on whether or not you can forgive and forget. After all, I'm sure he was just trying to impress you. If you can try to improve or look past the cons, there's a lot of potential. I say try it out a little longer. Don't force him to change, make him want to change himself. Good luck!

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